How to Find Open Adoption Families in Georgia [What to Consider]
There are amazing families in Georgia who want to give your baby a loving home while making sure you stay part of their life.
With open adoption, you don’t have to give up your connection with your child. You get to choose a family that aligns with your values and wants to build a real, ongoing relationship with you.
In this guide, you’ll learn where to find open adoption families in Georgia and what to consider when choosing one. If you're ready to get started, you can browse open adoption family profiles online.
Where Can I Find Open Adoption Families in Georgia?
Every family we work with is committed to open adoption. They've been carefully screened by our social workers and are ready to build a relationship with both a child and you. All of our families agree to:
The open adoption waiting families we work with understand that open adoption creates lasting benefits for everyone involved. Adoptive parents gain valuable medical history and a stronger connection to their child’s roots. Children grow up knowing their story and feeling secure in their identity. And birth parents get to stay connected, seeing their child grow up happy, healthy, and living the kind of life they hoped for.
How to Choose an Open Adoption Family
In an open adoption, you get to pick the perfect family for your baby. Your adoption specialist will be by your side to help you find open adoption waiting families that match your preferences.
When you're looking for the right family, it helps to think about what really matters to you. You might be asking yourself questions like:
We work with adoptive families in Georgia and across the U.S., giving you plenty of options to find the perfect fit. No matter what you're looking for, there's a family out there who can provide the future you envision for your baby.
Getting to Know the Adoptive Family
Once you’ve chosen an open family, the next step is usually a phone or video call to get to know each other better. This is a chance to ask questions and see how you feel about them.
You can talk about anything: how they plan to parent, their day-to-day lives, how they'll talk about adoption with your child and more. It's also a great time to bring up what kind of contact you'd like after placement. Your adoption specialist will help guide this conversation so you feel supported.
There’s no “right” way to do open adoption. What matters is that you and the family build trust and agree on what that relationship will look like moving forward. Depending on your preferences, you can keep in touch through:
What if I Don’t Find the Right Family Right Away?
It's totally normal if you don’t find the right open adoption family on the first try. You might look through several profiles or even talk to a few families before one feels like the right match. That’s okay.
You deserve to feel confident in your choice, and your adoption specialist will keep helping you until you do. There's no deadline, and there’s no pressure to pick a family that doesn't feel right.
Looking for Open Adoption Parents for Your Baby?
You know what matters most when it comes to your baby’s future. There is a family out there who will check every box.
If you’re ready to find a family that shares your values and wants to build a lifelong connection, we’re here to help. You can browse open adoption family profiles online, or you can reach out to an adoption specialist for more options.
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